MBA Master of Business Administration
Durham University's MBA Master of Business Administration program is designed to eq...
Durham City
INTAKE: October
The MSc in Bioarchaeology at Durham University is an innovative and interdisciplinary program that explores the relationship between archaeology and human remains. This program focuses on the analysis of human skeletal remains to understand past populations, their health, and their way of life.
Human Osteology: Students gain expertise in human skeletal anatomy and learn to identify bones and interpret pathological conditions.
Archaeological Field Methods: The program includes training in excavation techniques and fieldwork, enabling students to handle archaeological remains with care.
Stable Isotope Analysis: Students learn how to use stable isotope analysis to reconstruct ancient diets and migration patterns.
Palaeopathology: The program delves into the study of ancient diseases and injuries to understand the health of past populations.
Forensic Archaeology: Students explore the application of bioarchaeological methods in forensic contexts.
Taphonomy: The program investigates the processes that affect human remains after death and their preservation in archaeological contexts.
Bioarchaeological Ethics: Students critically examine the ethical considerations in working with human remains.
Durham City
IELTS 7
£ 23750
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Students must provide:
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Durham University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to both domestic and international students.
Graduates of the MSc Bioarchaeology program possess specialized skills in the analysis of human skeletal remains and their archaeological context.
Bioarchaeologist: Graduates can work as bioarchaeologists, conducting research on human remains for academic institutions, museums, or archaeological units.
Cultural Resource Manager: Graduates may work in cultural resource management, assessing and preserving archaeological sites with human remains.
Museum Curator: Graduates can pursue careers as museum curators, overseeing human remains collections and exhibitions.
Forensic Anthropologist: Graduates with an interest in forensic applications can work in forensic anthropology, assisting in criminal investigations and identification of human remains.
Academic Researcher: Graduates may continue their studies at the doctoral level and pursue careers as academic researchers and educators.
Heritage Consultant: Graduates can work as heritage consultants, advising on the preservation and interpretation of human remains in heritage contexts.